The 2022 [autotag]Oklahoma Sooners[/autotag]’ defense is one most fans hope to forget. There were a few bright spots, one of which was [autotag]Isaiah Coe[/autotag].
Coe had a pretty good season and flashed some big-time moments inside at defensive tackle. He finished with eight tackles for loss and two sacks. There were games he was unblockable. It just wasn’t on a consistent basis.
Now with the added depth in the room from the transfer portal, Coe told reporters there are a few steps they can take to be a dominant defensive line.
“Just doing our job consistently,” Coe said. “We showed flashes last year of making plays then giving up plays. The biggest thing is getting off of the field on third or fourth down, holding a team to a field goal instead of a touchdown, things like that.”
Coe is going to be looked at as someone to play a key role in that. While it’s not certain if he will be a starter, he’s going to be someone who plays quite a bit.
Coe feels even though he had a pretty good 2022 season, he can take his game to another level.
“I want to be a better leader for my guys, help lead the defense,” Coe said. “I just want to improve my all-around game, more production. That’s pretty basic. Just be a better all-around complete player. Be a four-down player. I want to be recognized as one of the best in the country because, in my heart, I believe I am. I know I’ve worked so hard to get here.”
Coe has just one more year in Norman to prove he is that type of player. While that is a lofty goal, it’s attainable if he can be consistent. Something the whole defense is trying to become more of.
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